Rock&Gem Magazine
Asteroid Bennu Holds Building Blocks of Life
Scientists held their breath in 2023 as a capsule from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx 7-year mission parachuted to the Utah desert bearing samples scooped from asteroid Bennu, samples that were sealed and protected in lab spaces containing inert gases.
1 min |
May 2025
Rock&Gem Magazine
How to Set Up Your Jewelry Bench
A Step-by-Step Guide
6 min |
May 2025
Rock&Gem Magazine
GETTING STARTED WITH ROCK CUTTING?
Stay Safe with These Tips
3 min |
May 2025
Rock&Gem Magazine
A Club Through Time: 75 Years of AGMS
The Austin Gem and Mineral Society or AGMS, began as an idea in Texas back in 1948. The State Mineral Society of Texas held a show in Austin and local enthusiasts were struck by the beautiful displays. Musings ensued about establishing a local club. On March 14, 1950 a group of 45 members gathered to launch the first official meeting.
2 min |
May 2025
Rock&Gem Magazine
"AMERICA'S VOLCANO"
Remembering Mount St. Helens
7 min |
May 2025
Rock&Gem Magazine
GEMSTONE BEADS
Popular & Affordable Jewelry
8 min |
May 2025
Popular Woodworking
Craftsman Desk
It's often times that woodworking projects come out of necessity.
10+ min |
May - June 2025
Popular Woodworking
Rabbeting by Hand
Cutting rabbets by hand can quickly and easily be done with vintage and modern planes alike. Both just take a little know-how.
5 min |
May - June 2025
Popular Woodworking
Workbench Sidekick
Workbench clutter is real. In the flurry of a project build, I need a place to set something down and there just isn't an open space. That's the issue that inspired this project.
8 min |
May - June 2025
Popular Woodworking
Shellac: A Challenging Finish
This traditional finish can be tricky to apply.
5 min |
May - June 2025
Popular Woodworking
Making a Shellac Pad
Because shellac uses denatured alcohol as the solvent, close attention must be paid to the application tool.
1 min |
May - June 2025
Popular Woodworking
Moxon Vise
On most workbenches, you have various options to hold your material.
10 min |
May - June 2025
Popular Woodworking
Harvey's Spider M-1500 Pro Mobile Base
Having the ability to move stuff around in a shop is key. This is especially true when it comes to a small shop.
1 min |
May - June 2025
Popular Woodworking
Carbon Method Carbon Coat
Over the years, I've watched the company Carbon Method with interest.
1 min |
May - June 2025
Popular Woodworking
Customary Marks
These furniture maker's symbols are an international language.
1 min |
May - June 2025
Popular Woodworking
Rudolf Steiner School
In the basement of a Manhattan low-rise, Yoav Liberman is introducing kids to woodworking during the school day.
2 min |
May - June 2025
Popular Woodworking
Hillview Tool
Tony Rouleau from New York is applying his machinist's career to make heirloom-quality tools.
3 min |
May - June 2025
Popular Woodworking
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 5" Random Orbital Sander
Of all of the power tools to leap cordless, sanders are one of the last remaining segments that have not been perfected.
1 min |
May - June 2025
Popular Woodworking
Veritas Hacking Knife
Of all the tools in my shop, I probably use a knife the most.
1 min |
May - June 2025
Popular Woodworking
Hercules OSHA-Compliant Dust Extractor
I continue to be impressed with the leaps and bounds that Harbor Freight has made in the power tool marketplace.
1 min |
May - June 2025
Popular Woodworking
Versa-Fence Upgrade
I think it's a safe bet that the table saw is at the heart of most shops.
1 min |
May - June 2025
COINage Magazine
Politicians Debate Tariffs & Taxes
WILL TARIFF-SLAPPED CHINA STOP BUYING GOLD?
7 min |
April - May 2025
COINage Magazine
2025 New World Order
SUPREMELY IMPORTANT INTERNATIONAL COIN EXPO
10+ min |
April - May 2025
COINage Magazine
Directive to Abolish the 'Penny'
It looks like the Lincoln head cent, commonly known by Americans as the \"penny,\" really is doomed.
4 min |
April - May 2025
COINage Magazine
Do Not Lose Your Coins!
As we all know, rare coins are valuable A commodities. Even if individual coins are relatively common, the total value of your collection/accumulation can become substantial very quickly.
5 min |
April - May 2025
COINage Magazine
Cavalcade of Clad Curiosities
60 YEARS OF CLAD COINAGE OFFERS RARITIES GALORE
7 min |
April - May 2025
COINage Magazine
DWIGHT MANLEY
GREATEST COIN COLLECTOR IN THE WORLD
5 min |
April - May 2025
COINage Magazine
BUILDING YOUR OWN BITCOIN TYPE SET
APPROACHES USED FOR RARE COINS ALSO APPLY TO PHYSICAL CRYPTO
3 min |
April - May 2025
Rock&Gem Magazine
Fascinating Fluorite A Beginner & Collector's Favorite
Should you be found, be it working on your collection or walking around a mineral show, humming the song \"My Favorite Things\" with the mineral name 'Fluorite' worked into the lyrics, many of us collectors would totally understand, and probably join in. If that's not the case, let's see if we can make that happen.
5 min |
March - April 2025
Rock&Gem Magazine
CLOUDY DAZE
Cloudy Daze is the Novice Design that was selected for the United States Faceting Guild 2025 gemstone faceting competition.
2 min |